House of Hope
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The Hope Family is a well-known Oren commoner family known for being in local politics and the Imperial State Army.
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History
History
Arcas
The Hope Family has existed for many years, finding its origins in Reza, Haense when Finn Hope I arrived after his parents were brutally murdered. Over time, Finn grew to love the people in the Royal Capital and would start his career in the army. Slowly but surely, he worked his way up the ranks to Armiger. The man also established himself as a Chef, working many years until becoming the Royal Sous-Chef, serving as the second in command below the Royal Chef, Hogo Bojo I. Finn also worked as a port time Doctor in the clinic. All of these varies assortments of activities spread the Hope name throughout the Capital and the surrounding area, establishing itself as a Haeseni commoner house. During his life, he alongside many members of his family also helped in the establishment of the Fire Church. Due to Finn's help in the formation of the religion, he was bestowed the hereditary title, 'Fire Lord of Curonia'. This was thought to be a prestigious title by members of the faith and put him in-charge of the religious affairs in the Kingdom of Curon as well as of those of Curonic descent. During the expedition trip to Athera from Arcas, Finn perished in the water. He would be succeeded by Tom Hope I after hearing the news of his fathers passing. Tom Hope was devastated after hearing of his Fathers passing and turned to religion to cope with his loss. Using the title inherited by his Father, the Fire Lord of Curonia, he worked hard and eventually convinced his fellow Lords to ascend him to Interim Leader of the Fire Church. He served as the Leader for a brief few year, during which he conducted several rituals and focused heavily on the spiritualistic and sacrificial parts of the religion. He would also bare several illegitimate children during this time, boosting the houses numbers but causing scrutiny from his peers.
Almaris
After many years of leading the family, Tom passed away and was succeeded by Silvius I. Silvius wanted to reform the families image and so he moved to Providence, the Imperial Capital of the Holy Orenian Empire. There he met the love of his life, Edith Garnet, they quickly fell in love and married, having twin children only two years later. Silvius had a strong sense of family and duty and would spend lots of time with them. He was so dedicated to them that he considered giving up his titles in the Fire Church and switching his religion as it was tearing his family apart. After a few short years as the 3rd Patriarch of the house, he decided to abdicate as Head of his family to his spouse as he believed that she would be a better leader then him since he was constantly conflicted in his decisions and was unstable. So Edith took over as the first Matriarch of the family. A few years after this, Silvius disappeared one day mysteriously and was later declared dead. Edith brought many changes, making the family less reliant on war and hoping to bring it to Canonism along with becoming a business family. This lead to her opening a small Bistro on Helvets Street in Providence which has been open for more than two decades now. In the wake of the loss of many members of the Hope Family she has taken it on herself to renew her family by finding lost members of it to bring them back home to Providence.
Culture (WIP)
The House of Hope has a very unique culture that has developed and changed throughout time. The culture is currently a mix of Haeseni, Curonic, and Imperial culture, although it does have it's own unique traditions and culture.
Religious Beliefs
The Fire Church
Since the houses founding, members of the house have typically been a strong believer in the Fire Church. The first three family Heads were extremely passionate about the faith and all held the title of 'Fire Lord of Curonia', signifying that they were in-charge of the religious affairs in the Kingdom of Curon and those of Curonic descent. Tom Hope I was a notable member of House Hope who once held the position of Interim Leader of the Fire Church. Although he lead the faith for a few short years, it was still a prestigious achievement which brought glory and praise to his house from other believers of the faith. Although many members of the faith openly believed in the faith, several did so in secret, pretending to be a believer in the Canonist faith to avoid persecution. Although the house were strong believers in the faith back then, not as many members follow it during present day.
Canonism
The Canonist faith is the most common present day religion followed in House Hope. However, in the past, it was typically used as a cover for believers in the Fire Church to avoid persecution. Matriarch Edith I is a strong believer in the Canonist faith and was a large driving force to converting many members of the family. She ensured that her children were raised as good Canonists as well as trying to change the religious beliefs of other members.
Succession
House Hope follows the Agnatic-Cognatic Primogeniture succession type. This means that the first born son inherits, and a daughter can only inherit if there are eligible male sons. However, in the past the title of Head of the family was passed to a spouse of a Patriarch through abdication, bypassing the succession. Members of the Hope dynasty of the age of fourteen or older are legally considered adults within the family and can thus lead it. Those who inherit below the age of fourteen will be subject to a Regency.
Demographics
House Hope is a Human house, with few exception of primarily Haeseni descent, however Curonic and Imperial blood runs though many of the current day members. This is due to several members of the house having children with foreign human partners.
House Relics
- ‘Curonia Throne Jewel’
- ‘Crown of Courland fragment’
- ‘The Original Bro Code’
Notable Members
- Finn Hope I - Founder of the Hope Family, Renowned Haeseni Sous-Chef, Military Man, Longest serving Head of the family. ✝
- Tom Hope I - Second Patriarch, Widely known author in the Kingdom of Haense and land beyond known for his hit ‘The Bro Code’. ✝
- Silvius Hope I - Third Patriarch, First to abdicate from his family duties instead of serving to death. ✝
- Edith Hope I - First Matriarch.
- Joseph Hope-Beckett
House Heads
| Name Tenure |
Portrait | Birth Parentage |
Marriage(s) Issue |
Death | Coat of Arms | Title(s) | Succession Right |
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| Finn I 'the Opportunist' Finn Hope 1720 - 1757 |
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12th of the First Seed, 1702 Reza, Haense Unknown |
Not Married 1 Child |
20th of Malin's Welcome, 1757 Haeseni Ship, Athera aged 55 |
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Founder & 1st Patriarch of House Hope, Fire Lord of Curonia | House Founder |
| Tom I 'the Ambitious' Tom Hope 1757 - 1794 |
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2nd of The First Seed, 1742 New Reza, Haense Son of Finn I and unknown |
Not Married 1 Child |
25th of The Deep Cold, 1794 Reza, Haense aged 34 |
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2nd Patriarch of House Hope, Interim Leader of the Fire Church, Fire Lord of Curonia | Firstborn son of Finn I |
| Silvius I 'the Family Man' Silvius Hope 1794 - 1803 |
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15th of The Ambers Cold, 1784 New Reza, Haense Son of Tom I and unknown |
Edith Garnet-Beckett 2 Children |
1st of The Ambers Cold, 1808 Providence, Oren aged 24 |
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3rd Patriarch of House Hope, Fire Lord of Curonia, Knight of Blazengard | Firstborn son of Tom I |
| Edith I 'the Reformer' Edith Garnet-Hope 1803 - Present |
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1782 Helena, Holy Orenian Empire Daughter of Evan Beckett and Lillian Garnet (Adopted Parents) |
Silvius Hope 2 Children Jakob Castington 3 Children |
Alive |
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1st Matriarch of House Hope, Fmr. Countess-Consort of Selestia | Married to Silvius I (Co-Head) Title Abdicated by Silvius I |
